Run tonight’s game without hunting for controls

A small amount of setup keeps the live session calm.

1. 1

   Open Tonight’s Table and review the opening note.

2. 2

   Open the campaign Atlas in a second tab.

3. 3

   Start or open the session from Sessions.

4. 4

   Open Player Display and connect the shared screen by QR code.

✓When you are donePrep, atlas, session, and player screen are ready.

Start the session before recording events so activity enters the correct journal record.

1. 1

   Choose Meet now or start the scheduled session.

2. 2

   Read the previous recap when continuity helps.

3. 3

   Place the characters on the opening Location or Event.

4. 4

   Reveal the opening thread or handout when the scene begins.

✓When you are donePlayers see the current situation and session activity is recording.

Use the atlas as the source of truth for discoveries.

1. 1

   Select the relevant thread card.

2. 2

   Use the eye action to reveal it.

3. 3

   Complete or update its status if the party resolved it.

4. 4

   Present an associated handout when the visual matters.

✓When you are doneThe player dashboard and display reflect the new discovery.

The encounter must already contain at least one monster.

1. 1

   Select the Encounter thread and choose Run encounter.

2. 2

   Enter player initiative and roll or enter monster initiative.

3. 3

   Start combat and advance turns.

4. 4

   Enter an amount, then choose Hit or Heal to change HP.

5. 5

   Use the active monster stat block for actions and traits.

6. 6

   Wrap up combat and record creature outcomes.

✓When you are doneCombat ends, the session log updates, and the atlas remains current.

Claim Loot while the session is live so assignment becomes part of the session record.

1. 1

   Open the Loot thread and confirm prerequisites are complete.

2. 2

   Mark an access challenge opened when one exists.

3. 3

   Complete the Loot thread.

4. 4

   Assign each item to a character or the party.

5. 5

   Divide coin evenly or enter deliberate shares.

✓When you are donePlayers can review the reward on their dashboard and in the journal.

A good close makes the next session much easier.

1. 1

   Place characters at their final Location, Event, or Encounter.

2. 2

   Resolve quests and threads that reached an outcome.

3. 3

   Confirm encounter and Loot records.

4. 4

   End the session and write a short player-safe recap.

5. 5

   Invite players to add memories after the game.

✓When you are doneThe Campaign Journal is ready and next-session prep has reliable context.

Protect the flow of play first. Most records can be corrected after the session.

1. 1

   Refresh once if a newly revealed item does not appear.

2. 2

   Check that the correct campaign is selected.

3. 3

   Confirm the session is live before expecting assignments or activity logging.

4. 4

   Fit Player Display if it seems lost off-canvas.

5. 5

   Use Blackout and continue verbally if the shared display needs attention.

6. 6

   Copy important temporary notes into the session before closing the browser.

✓When you are doneThe game continues, and deeper repair can wait until after the table.